💱 Currency
• Singapore dollar (SGD). Cash is used, but cards are widely accepted.
🗣️ Language
• English is one of four official languages and is widely spoken.
🕒 Time Zone & DST
• GMT+8. Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
🔌 Plugs
• Type G plugs, 230V. Same as the UK; bring an adapter if needed.
💰 Tipping Culture
• Tipping is not expected. A 10% service charge is usually included.
🏧 ATM Access
• ATMs are everywhere. Most accept foreign cards with standard fees.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
• Police: 999, Ambulance: 995.
🔗 Embassy Info
• Embassy List
🛂 Visa Requirements
• Do I need a Visa?
💉 Vaccine Requirements
• Vaccine Information
✈️ Major Airports
• Changi Airport (SIN) — Singapore’s only international airport and consistently ranked among the best in the world.
🍽️ Food to Try
• Don’t miss the hawker centers—Maxwell and Lau Pa Sat are local icons for cheap, incredible eats.
📍 Must-See Spot
• Honestly, you could spend half a day exploring Changi Airport… but make time for Marina Bay Sands and the light show too.
🏞️ Our Favorite Location
• Gardens by the Bay, with its towering “supertrees,” was hands down our favorite spot.
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
• February to April tends to be the driest and most pleasant.
🚌 Transportation Tip
• The MRT is clean, fast, and easy. Get an EZ-Link card to tap in and out.
🚰 Water Safety Info
• Tap water is safe to drink—no need to buy bottled.
📶 Wi-Fi & Connectivity
• Free Wi-Fi is common. SIM cards are cheap at the airport or 7-Eleven.
🚻 Bathroom Availability
• Public bathrooms are easy to find and almost always clean.
🤝 Cultural Custom Tip
• Singapore is famously strict—don’t litter, chew gum, or jaywalk. Cleanliness is part of the culture.
🤯 Fun Fact
• Singapore is one of the only cities in the world to ban chewing gum for cleanliness reasons.
Singapore might be one of the easiest destinations we’ve traveled to. It’s clean, organized, and incredibly safe. We never felt uneasy walking around, even at night. That said, the rules are real—don’t litter, spit, or try to sneak gum through customs. You’ll likely see signs reminding you, just in case.
English is widely spoken, so communication was a breeze. We never needed a translation app, though we used Google Maps often on the MRT. SIM cards were cheap and reliable, and Wi-Fi was solid everywhere we went.
Tipping isn’t required, and most places include a service charge. We used credit cards almost everywhere and only needed cash at hawker stalls. No major scams to report—just be wary of overpriced tourist trinkets near Orchard Road.
We didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as we did. Singapore makes everything easy, but not boring. And that’s a rare combo. Singapore feels like it belongs in both a travel magazine and a sci-fi movie — with food that fits in either. It’s the kind of place you don’t need a reason to return to.
